Garlic Shrimp Pasta Butter (Printable Version)
Tender shrimp and spaghetti coated in a buttery garlic sauce with Italian herbs and spices.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Seafood
01 -
1 lb medium shrimp, deveined and tails removed
→ Pasta
02 -
1 lb spaghetti, uncooked
→ Aromatics
03 -
6-8 garlic cloves, finely minced
→ Fats
04 -
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
05 -
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
→ Seasonings
06 -
Italian seasoning, to taste
07 -
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Red pepper flakes, to taste
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Fine sea salt, to taste
→ Herbs
10 -
Fresh herbs, chopped, optional
# Steps to Cook:
01 -
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drizzle in olive oil and add fresh herbs if desired. Add the spaghetti and cook until tender, about 9-11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water. Drain and set aside.
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While the pasta cooks, rinse and pat dry the prepared shrimp.
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Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until beginning to turn pink and curl, about 2-3 minutes.
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Add minced garlic to the skillet. Continue sautéing with the shrimp for 5-7 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
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Drizzle in remaining olive oil. Add cooked pasta to the skillet with shrimp. Sprinkle in Italian seasoning, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt. Pour in 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water to moisten, adding more as needed.
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Toss mixture thoroughly over medium heat until pasta is evenly coated and heated through. Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Use freshly grated parmesan and a final drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil for enhanced flavor.